Protected Sites
Internationally Important Sites and Planning
Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protected Areas (SPA)
have been designated in Pembrokeshire under the EC Habitats Directive and
the Birds Directive respectively as sites that will make a significant
contribution to conserving habitat and species identified as most in need of
conservation throughout Europe.
There are several designated SACs in Pembrokeshire and certain aspects of
development may impact upon features of the SAC. The Local Planning
Authority must make an assessment of the implications of development on the
SAC before approving any plan or project by screening the proposals through
a Test of Likely Significant Effect (TLSE). If the proposals are likely to have a
significant effect an Appropriate Assessment may have to be carried out.
Map Link The link maps designated SACs and SPAs in and bordering
Pembrokeshire.
Nationally Important Sites and Planning
Within the UK sites that are nationally important for plants, animals or
geological or physiographical features are protected by law as Sites of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Within Wales there are 1,019 SSSIs and the
smallest of these, a Lesser horseshoe bat roost, is to be found in
Pembrokeshire.
Any proposed development that has the potential to harm nationally,
regionally or locally important sites will be carefully assessed in accordance
with national planning policy guidance. This is to ensure that sites and species
dependent on the sites are protected from any potentially adverse impacts as
a result of proposed development.
Any queries relating to protected species and sites should be directed to:
Planning Ecologist
01437 776376
ecology@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
LINKS
Protected Species
Bats and Planning
Otters and Planning
Dormice and Planning
Licensed Surveyors and Ecologists
Ecological Survey Report Guidance